Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities

The Department of Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities manages a unique collection of sporting & entertainment facilities and operations. Over 1.5 Million people participate in programs or attend events at the facilities, including the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, ExploreAsheville.com Arena, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, WNC Nature Center, McCormick Field, Aston Park Tennis Center, John B Lewis Soccer Complex and outdoor events within parks and public spaces, permitted by the City’s Office of Special Events.

Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities

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Address

87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Mailing Address

PO Box 7148

Phone Number

828-259-5452

Email Address

ccorl@ashevillenc.gov

Director

Chris Corl

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Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities News

WNC director Chris Gentile and Friends of WNC NAture Center members hold proclamation in council chambers

Council celebrates 100 Years of fascination and education at the WNC Nature Center

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Kim Miller

As part of their 100 Years of Wild centennial celebration, City of Asheville Mayor EstherManheimer has proclaimed May 30, 2025 as WNC Nature Center Day in honor of the opening of Recreation Park Zoo in 1925 and recognition of the WNC Nature Center’s contribution to the conservation and biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region and its [...]

memroial day ceremony monday, may 26 10:00 a.m. Veterans Cemetery Keynote speaker pictured

Memorial Day ceremony to be held at WNC State Veterans Cemetery Monday, May 26

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Kim Miller

The 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 926 West Old Highway 70, Black Mountain, N.C.

City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 26, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.